"A powerful and accurate reflection of the complexities of addiction and recovery. Authenticity and nuance you don't often see executed this well in the genre."

— John Campbell, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT
Licensed Therapist and Certified Addiction Counselor
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Book One · Out Now

The King of Woe

An addicted vigilante hunts the slavers poisoning his city. A spymaster tears it apart looking for her vanished cousin. A reluctant archmage inherits a title he never wanted. Three paths. One conspiracy threading them all together, and none of them know it yet.

Multi-POV · Grimdark · 216K words

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Book Two · Out Now

Princess of the Locked Heart

A prince. Seven killers. A fairy tale tattooed across a woman's shoulder. The map to a jewel buried seventeen centuries ago is written in Lyralei's skin. The fortress is her home. And it is full of the enemy.

5 POVs · Grimdark · Out Now

Both books of the Crown of Gods series are available now.

He tried to drown his problems.
But his sorrows knew how to swim. — from THE KING OF WOE, Ch. I
◆ The Saga ◆

Step Into Anurzil.

— FOL · I.V —
Crown of Gods

ART BY M. WAQAS

◆ Readers ◆

What They're Saying.

— FOL · II —
★★★★★
"Nico's writing is so rich, layered and delicious. This book draws you in from page one. There's a personal journey taking place in this story that is brave, important and entertaining. Anyone can connect with these characters. You won't be disappointed!"
— Jill  ·  Verified Amazon Review
★★★★★
"From the moment I started to read this book I couldn't put it down. Family, vigilante, elves, magic, addiction. The story holds your attention every step of the way. I loved this book. I can't wait for the 2nd one."
— Robert Parkinson  ·  Verified Amazon Review
★★★★★
"The author easily paints pictures that become scenes in your mind, as if you're watching a movie instead of reading a book. His characters become real people you could easily call your own friends or family. What a brave take on addiction."
— Cathy Terril  ·  Verified Amazon Review
★★★★★
"I was SOBBING over Rhea's reaction to her sister's death and how incredibly brave Drake was in the cave. Just full blown boohoo crying. I'm just an emotional wreck right now and I need to recover. I can't wait for more."
— Ezra Lambert  ·  Reader
★★★★★
"I have mulled over and over the beauty you created with this amazing book. I still marvel at your word choices in painting pictures and describing emotions. This was that good book trauma that makes you forget about your own stuff for a while. I LOVED IT."
— Miss Perez  ·  Former Teacher
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— FOL · II.V —
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◆ Enter The World ◆

Anurzil.
The Wound Remembers.

— FOL · III —
◆ MAP · ANURZIL ◆ Map of Anurzil
Anuri
harmony · father
Unari
chaos · mother
Aydwyn
life
Vuidwyn
death
Navea
nature
Illdrissar
time
Tarathiel
knowledge
Aurunox
power
◆ Point of View ◆

Five Mouths.
One Confession.

— FOL · IV —
BK 1 Enzo
Prince Enzo
The King of Woe
BK 1 Casey
Lady Casey
The Spymaster
BK 1 Everett
Archmage Everett
The Sorcerer
BK 2 Lyralei
Lyralei
The Locked Heart
BK 2 Zenath
Zenath
The Assassin Who Renounced Killing
Nico Tuzzolo
◆ From the Author ◆

Nico Tuzzolo

Behavioral Health Technician · Author · In Recovery

I work nights on a behavioral health unit. The addiction in my books is not metaphor. The recovery isn't either. I write the dark fantasy I needed when I was twenty-two and convinced I was the only person inside my own head.

The Crown of Gods series is what came out when I stopped flinching. Two books so far. More coming. Thank you for reading.

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